The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
"Where t. fhnts"
ga great xv-ax- off ~

ga great way off. :"
"Will he ever come backs''
so yes. hope he WILL" Helen spoke
unconsciously the true desire of her
heart.
Since the departure of Warren he,
burden seemed doubly great. and the
scowl upon the face of Mr.. Stuart
grew darker every day. She came to
fear him. and little Amos. who used to
prattle fearlcssly to the farmer. was
now awed into silence by his dark pres
ence. Helen had just finished sweep
ing the house and was congrstulating
herself on a few moments rest this
warm afternoon. when the door opened
and Mrs. Stuart entered the kitchen.
She had some money in her hand. and
there was look of unusual gravity ON
her face.
Here. Helen, is three dollars" said
she. placing the money in the girl
hand. There is not quite that much
coming to You, but take it. YOU will
need it
Helen turned her face. white now.
but beautiful still. to Mrs. Stuart, and
asked by an appealing glance:
"What do You mean?
Mrs. Stuart evidently understood her
unasked question. and said:
I'VE do not want hired girl any
longer. Helen
Then you do not want nv services
further Helen gasped. in dismay
mo, you had better hunt YOU another
place. l think you'd better go to New
ton and take the train for St. Lous"
But You have given me more money
than was coming to me. You only owe
me two dollars and fifty cents
81 know it. Helen: but it will help
YOU along some to get another place.
1t will pay Your fare on the train"
"Helen took half-dollar piece and
placed it on the table by the side OF
Mrs. Stuart. saying:
Mrs. Stuart. l can only take what
justly belongs to me; want no more.
and. with Gods help. my little brother
and | will succeed some way in driving
the wolf from the door.
''But, sister. we amt got no door.
and l must stay ont among the
wolves" interrupted little Amos. in a
manner so pathetic that the tears arose
in Mrs. Stuart eyes. and it was only
by the greatest effort and strong re-
membrance of duty that she was re-
strained from following her natural
impulse to clasp the dear girl in her
arms and tell her she should stay.
Helen was busy gathering up the
few articles of clothing belonging to
herself and brother. and putting them
in an old carpet bag.
You are not going away at once,
are you9" asked Mrs. Stuart, in aston.
ishment.
"Yes. ma am" said Helen. striving
to repress her tears. for she felt this
discharge was on Warren's account.
''Do not go till morning, child, rain
is coming up"
mo, Mrs. Stuart. we will 20 on as
far as We can tonight and be that far,
on our road in the morning
I'll have you sent in the wagon"
mo. thank YOU. the teams are
busy
Little Amos put on his little jacket
and hat. and then. with his crutche:
under his little arms. stood ready to ac-
his sister. 1t was slow
progress. indeed. they would make. and
Mrs. Stuart knew it would be hard for
Helen to find 4 place for herself and
the crippled brother.
That good lady watched the hired
girl As she and the boy passed out OF
the gate into the lane, and then went !
into her bedroom to cry for having
iols her duty in obeying Mrs. Arnold
and shipped that girl
Little Amos hoped along on his
without any complaint. for he
lad learned to bear misfortunes with.
nut Il murmur. Great dark clouds
we're rising in the western sky. and
here was every indication of one OF
hose thunder-stOrms common to the
season.
Helen did not 90 in the direction OF
Newton. Why should she. who knew
nothing Of cities and towns. seek a
lone there. exposed to their vices
The country had been her home and
he would seek none other. She turned
with her little brother feebly
topping along at her side. She turned
lown the lane. As they were passin.
he pasture gate it opened. and Rose
stuart. her cheeks wet with tears.
prang out and threw her arms about
Helen neck